Best art events in Dubai this week

The best exhibitions and cultural activities in Dubai this week

By
Time Out Dubai staff
11 May 2015

Wednesday 13

Southern SojournThe exhibition showcases 16 artists and 46 artworks from south Indian states Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Curated by Mukta Ahluwalia Bedi, this is the first edition of an ongoing exploration of contemporary Indian art practises.Until June 13. Art*ry, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz (04 380 4801).

Thursday 14

BotanicaAustrian artist Gerlinde Miesenböck’s solo show features 16 new digitised black and white photographs by taken over the past two years. ‘Botanica’ explores domesticated nature and its relationship to people.Until May 31. Tasgheer Gallery, Zayed University, Academic City (04 402 1588).

Friday 15

Omar NajjarAcclaimed Palestinian artist Omar Najjar’s solo exhibition can be described as expressionism. His use of broad brush strokes in his paintings suggest the story without fully giving the details away. Colour balance is important in his work, while some are void of colour and others have a nicely managed colour palette. The artist focuses on subject matter in everyday life and highlights events that people can relate to.Until May 31. Fann-À-Porter Art Gallery, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 427 0219).

Sunday 17

Borderless TerritoryFrench photographer Olivier Escarguel presents his new works at Alliance Française Dubai. Through his wanderings in the Arab World, the former journalist brings back shots of the UAE, Oman and Yemen in which we can feel his poetic approach.Until May 31. Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha (04 335 8712).

Monday 18

Love Will Tear Us ApartScottish artist Charlie Anderson is known for his epic-scale paintings composed of layered fragments from advertisements, postcards, posters, newspapers, flyers and magazines. A post-punk effect is achieved through his intensive process of layering stencils and paint. The result is a vibrantly textured and visually stimulating portrait of contemporary culture. Inspired by cityscapes, music, kitsch pop culture and the creative process itself, Anderson’s works recontextualise familiar, often discarded images in order to glorify the transient aspects of our daily experience.Until June 15. Street Art Gallery, Villa 23, 10th B Street, Jumeirah 1 (055 888 8247).

Tuesday 19

Seeds from the Desert SandThe exhibition features works by Oman-based German artists Gazmend Kalemi and Miriam Humer. This is the first time the pair will have exhibited their works in collaboration publicly. It is also the first time they will have exhibited in the UAE. Although their art varies in style and subject, similar materials are used including paper, pencil and water. Recurring elements such as transparency, rocks and plants also appear. The artists explore connective ideas of spring, growth and renewal and they are inspired by elements of their surroundings in the Middle East.Until May 31. XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai (04 353 5383).